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VF51 AYK

2001 Mazda Bongo

Multi-colour Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AYK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,757 miles

Bed flat - could not examine rear belts.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,608 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 71,608 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,095 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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VF51 AYK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF51 AYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF51 AYK registered?

VF51 AYK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VF51 AYK safe to buy?

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Does VF51 AYK have outstanding finance?

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